26/02/2011
Jeju Island In Korea A Prime Contender For New 7 Wonders
Jeju Island in Korea has been included in the 28 finalists for New 7 Wonders of nature. The final 28 candidate sites include the Amazon, the Grand Canyon, Kilimanjaro, the Maldives, the Galapagos and Butinah Island in the United Arab Emirates, among others. The voting is now underway and those seeking to cast a vote can do so online at its web site (www.new7wonders.com).
Jeju special governing province is a premier tourist destination in Korea and is famous the world over for its scenic beaches, waterfalls, cliffs and caves. Its mild weather makes it an even more ideal tourist destination. The renowned Mt. Hallasan National Park in Jeju – do provides a great opportunity to witness the co-existence of flora and fauna of both temperate and tropical varieties.
Attached image of Jeju is available in high resolution.
For more information about Jeju, please visit http://english.jeju.go.kr/